Chili Pepper (Cili)

Capsicum annuum

Env: Both Pot: Small

Very easy, fast fruiting; perfect for sunny balcony containers.

🌞 Light & Temperature

Light: Full sun to very bright light

Temperature: 22–32°C

Pot: 10–20 L pot with staking.

Soil Mix: Rich vegetable mix: 30% loam, 30% compost, 20% coco coir, 20% perlite; pH 6–6.8

Schedule: Dry season: 3x/week; Rainy season: 1–2x/week if no rain

Amount: 1–2 L per watering

Let top 2–3 cm dry; avoid wet foliage at night.

Type: Vegetable/fruiting fertilizer; compost tea

Frequency: Every 2 weeks light feed

Dosage: 10–20 g/2 weeks for 10–20 L pot

Start: 2–3 months from transplant

Seasonality: Year-round

Duration: Fruits ready 20–30 days after setting

Harvest Indicators: Glossy fruits turn red/orange depending on variety

Tips: Cut rather than pull to avoid breaking branches.

Seeds; transplant when 10–15 cm tall.

Aphids, mites: Neem 1%; soap spray 1–2 ml/L; avoid over-N.
Bacterial spot: Sanitize tools; avoid overhead water; remove infected leaves.

Shelter from torrential rain; provide airflow to reduce disease.

Stake early; pinch first flower cluster for stronger plant.

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Schedules are guidelines—adjust for your microclimate, pot size, and weather. During heavy monsoon rain, reduce watering and improve drainage.